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Reading to Lanark trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lanark takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Lanark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 12m
Duration
395 mi
Distance
£184
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train
8h 1m
£142–258

Reading to Lanark train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Lanark at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 394.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Lanark, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Lanark via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, and Motherwell in around 8h 1m.

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